Summary: A new study reveals that mice instinctively display rescue-like behaviors toward anesthetized peers, offering powerful evidence that prosociality may be hardwired in mammals. Researchers identified oxytocin as a key…
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Robotic system zeroes in on objects most relevant for helping humans
Using a novel relevance framework developed at MIT, the robot identifies and prioritizes objects in the scene to autonomously assist humans in a seamless, intelligent, and safe manner. Credit: Massachusetts…
EVs, tariffs in the spotlight as Chinese automakers take leading role at Shanghai auto show
A concept car is shown during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Ng Han Guan Leading automakers are…
News media must reinvent their watchdog role, says researcher
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Big Tech companies such as Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft have deeply embedded themselves into every aspect of our lives—our health care, education, and even…
Can Brain Scans Tell Which Antidepressant Will Work for You?
Summary: A new study shows that brain connectivity patterns, especially in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex, can help predict how patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) will respond to antidepressants.…
Designing long-duration toxin sensors
Microelectronic devices consisting of two metal combs with interleaved teeth with a coating of a porous material designed by Sandia National Laboratories to trap and detect sarin, and related chemical…
More People Turning to Psilocybin for Self-Treatment
Summary: Psilocybin use in the U.S. has risen sharply across all age groups since 2019, coinciding with increasing legalization and interest in its therapeutic potential. A new study reveals a…
Psychedelics Linked to Visual Echoes
Summary: As psychedelics gain traction in mental health treatment, questions remain about their long-term effects. A new study followed individuals self-administering psychedelics and found that while some experienced lingering visual…
System learns after watching how-to videos
Kushal Kedia (left), a doctoral student in the field of computer science, and Prithwish Dan are members of the development team behind RHyME, a system that allows robots to learn…
Agrivoltaics study reveals potential solution to land competition between agriculture and solar energy
Agrivoltaics solutions. Credit: Politecnico di Milano Can agriculture and solar energy work together instead of competing? A study led by Maddalena Curioni, Nikolas Galli, Giampaolo Manzolini and Maria Cristina Rulli,…
